Experience

Elite Sportswear, LP

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Product Line Manager Cheer

  • Jun 2020 - Present



MMP Living

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Account Manager & Business Development

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2020

  I am responsible for selecting, managing, and developing products on the Amazon marketplace for one of the largest toy, pet and housewares category sellers on the Amazon platform. I work with key vendors in the toy and outdoor categories to increase revenue, build brand awareness, and enhance marketing activity. We manage each supplier's Amazon business from start to finish: build and improve product listings, keyword and page optimization, sponsored advertising, and targeted promotions. I am responsible for selecting, managing, and developing products on the Amazon marketplace for one of the largest toy, pet and housewares category sellers on the Amazon platform. I work with key vendors in the toy and outdoor categories to increase revenue, build brand awareness, and enhance marketing activity. We manage each supplier's Amazon business from start to finish: build and improve product listings, keyword and page optimization, sponsored advertising, and targeted promotions.



Neat-Oh! International, LLC

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Sales & Customer Service

  • Oct 2017 - May 2018

  During my time at Neat-Oh, I effectively managed all domestic key and specialty accounts. I was the main contact for all of the outside sales reps throughout the country. I helped each sales rep with analysis of pricing discounts, training on new products, and selection of products to present each retailer. Before trade shows, I developed show specials, freight programs, and discounting levels. I managed and worked with our inside customer service team to effectively troubleshoot consumer product questions. Show less



Marbles: The Brain Store

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer

  • Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

  I selected, managed and developed a diverse product line for a one-of-a-kind specialty store with a smart collection of hand-picked, expert-tested, certifiably fun ways to build better brains. During my time at Marbles, I introduced 50-plus new vendors to the assortment. I also added over 350 curated SKUs with 8 assortment changes to retail stores & over 650 SKUs to ecommerce site. I selected, managed and developed a diverse product line for a one-of-a-kind specialty store with a smart collection of hand-picked, expert-tested, certifiably fun ways to build better brains. During my time at Marbles, I introduced 50-plus new vendors to the assortment. I also added over 350 curated SKUs with 8 assortment changes to retail stores & over 650 SKUs to ecommerce site.



SkyMall

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer

  • Sep 2014 - Feb 2016

  I was responsible for the evaluation and selection of merchandise for the in-flight SkyMall catalog and website. With new ownership, I reconstructed assortment adding 3,000+ skus. I curated assortments for e-mail promotions and home page product features. I also, created product pages on website to give the SkyMall customer a detailed and enjoyable shopping experience. I was responsible for the evaluation and selection of merchandise for the in-flight SkyMall catalog and website. With new ownership, I reconstructed assortment adding 3,000+ skus. I curated assortments for e-mail promotions and home page product features. I also, created product pages on website to give the SkyMall customer a detailed and enjoyable shopping experience.



Best of Best Toys

• Buyer

  • Dec 2007 - Aug 2014

  I sourced, developed and managed 70+ leading toy and educational vendors for BoBT, a specialty toy wholesale distributor and supplier of products to 2500 independent retail stores. I implemented the entire process of paginating the 100 page wholesale catalog; analyzing profitability of relist products as well as new products, and coordinated the production of the catalog with the creative team. I increased sales by 40% over six-years and attained an average of 30% discount off wholesale pricing. Show less



Hammacher Schlemmer

• United States
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Buyer

  • Aug 1997 - Dec 2007

  Sourced and developed new products for an upscale consumer catalog. I managed $21.5 million dollars in revenue for the following categories; Toys, Children’s Accessories, Personal Care, Cleaning, Clothing Care, & Pet Accessories. During Q4, I was responsible for merchandising an annual specialized toy catalog. I also worked with overseas buying agents to source new imported products. Throughout the year, I managed existing products through exposure planning, improving margins, ensuring in stock and reducing return rates. Show less